Choose mini currant buns if you want to take individual portions or hand them out on King’s Day. If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, choose one that’s clearly labelled as wholemeal. If you don’t need small portions, you could also consider regular currant buns. Check the number of buns, ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the packaging of each product.
A bag of individual mini buns is handy if you want to take something along for King’s Day without having to split larger buns. PLUS and Lidl both list a pack of nine mini buns; check whether that quantity suits your group.
If you want both a mini size and a clear wholemeal label, check the exact product name and packaging. Jumbo lists a wholemeal mini option containing nine buns. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than white grain products. This doesn’t tell you anything about mini currant buns that aren’t labelled as wholemeal.
If certain ingredients matter to you, read the label on the bag you buy. The PLUS mini option lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. If you want to compare the nutritional values per 100 g or per bun, also check the information for the exact products.
Start by asking yourself whether you need individual small portions. Then compare the wholemeal labelling and the labels of the products you’re considering buying.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Small portions | Check whether the buns are labelled as mini, how many are in the bag and the total weight. | If you want to take buns to hand out individually on King’s Day, size is an important consideration. For around 31% of consumers, being able to share them is the top priority. |
| Wholemeal status | Look for a clear wholemeal label and, if fibre content matters to you, compare the nutritional information for the exact products. | A small size on its own isn’t enough if you’re also looking for a wholemeal option. For around 25% of consumers, choosing wholemeal is the deciding factor. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy. Check for baker’s salt if this is relevant to you. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, the current label will determine which bun you can choose. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Planning and storage | Check the best-before date, storage advice and availability at the shop where you do your food shopping. | If you want to buy the buns in advance and take them along on King’s Day, the packaging needs to suit your plans. Around 19% of consumers put this first. |
Mini describes the size, not the type of grain or nutritional value. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than white grain products, but you can’t tell the difference just by looking at the size.
If this matters to you, choose a product with a clear wholemeal label and compare the nutritional information for the exact options.
The same number of buns doesn’t mean they’re the same size. Lidl, for example, lists nine mini raisin and currant buns with a total weight of 360 g.
If the size of each portion matters, check both the number of buns and the total weight.
The PLUS mini currant buns list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Ingredients and allergen information can change.
So, before eating them, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’ve actually bought.
Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. Its presence therefore varies by product.
Check the ingredients list for the specific currant buns if you want to know whether baker’s salt has been used.
Jumbo lists mini raisin and currant buns labelled as wholemeal, in a pack of nine.
PLUS lists a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns, as well as regular currant buns.
Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns: nine per bag, weighing 360 g in total.
Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen krentenbollen mini and AH Mini rozijnen krenten bollen 3-pack as separate products.
ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
No, the size doesn’t tell you how much fibre, sugar or salt a product contains per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information for the exact products, and check the weight per bun if you want to compare portions.
Look for a clear wholemeal label on the product you’re buying; the word mini isn’t enough. Jumbo, for example, lists a mini option labelled as wholemeal.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging of your product. PLUS advises storing its mini option in a cool, dry and dark place; freezing advice for a different, regular PLUS option doesn’t automatically apply to mini currant buns.
Always check the allergens on the specific packaging if you need to avoid certain ingredients. The PLUS mini option lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; don’t assume the same ingredients list applies to other brands or options.
No, you can’t assume that every currant bun is made with baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use this iodised salt; check the ingredients list for the specific product.
